Will debut made-in-USA expo bring big crowd?
A convention thought to be the first of its kind will take over nearly half the Indiana Convention Center for four days this fall, with a focus on promoting products manufactured in the United States.
Mickey Shuey
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New CIB leader Andy Mallon is mix of ‘bulldog,’ ‘cool head’
The 43-year-old Indianapolis native will have to carry out a slate of calculated moves designed to give the quasi-government agency a more sound financial future, including a 25-year vision.
Local tech firm signs multiyear deal to sponsor Colts training camp
The partnership between the Colts and Kerauno LLC, a communications software-as-a-service company, will allow the team to utilize the firm’s products as part of a larger marketing strategy.
Circle Centre sees larger annual profit, lower sales
Circle Centre saw its profit and store count rise in 2018, mall manager Simon Property Group said. But the financial performance of the downtown shopping center significantly trailed other properties in Simon’s portfolio.
TWG seeks tax break for $26M apartment project at old IPS site
TWG Development could save $1.4 million on the 188-unit Wesmont, named after jazz guitar legend Wes Montgomery. It’s part of the company’s larger redevelopment project south of East 16th Street and east of the Monon Trail.
Owners of Union 525 incubator plan $10M building on South Meridian
The tech incubator owners plan to construct a six-story building directly south of the existing Union 525 building.
$5.5M town house project planned for Yandes Street near 16th
Onyx + East will build 23 townhouses on a 0.95-acre lot, with plans to list the homes in the upper $200,000 to lower $300,000 range.
Development plan for Pan Am Plaza hotels could be split into phases
While the city and Kite Realty Group discuss a slower development timetable for the massive hospitality project, White Lodging said it is holding off on plans for another downtown hotel “until we figure out what’s going on at Pan Am Plaza.”
Upgrades might give Indiana Pacers upper hand in naming-rights deal
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is going down to the wire in lining up a new sponsor for the fieldhouse. But the wait might give it extra leverage to strike an especially lucrative deal.
City orders Delco Foods to pay nearly $100,000 for breaking incentive deal
A local food distribution company that plans to move its operations to Whitestown next year will have to pay off $98,406 in tax breaks, the Metropolitan Development Commission ruled this week.
Kite, Milhaus detail plans for 7-building apartment complex in Glendale
The two local developers said they hope to start work on a 267-unit apartment project in Glendale Town Center’s parking lot by the end of this year.
Bottleworks announces 7 tenants for food hall development
The food hall is part of the much-larger, $300 million Bottleworks development at 850 Massachusetts Ave. that will include retail, residential, office and restaurants, as well as a hotel.
2019 Innovation Issue: The data scientists behind AI
Three data science experts spoke with IBJ about the benefits—and difficulties—associated with the practical use of artificial intelligence.
Speedway to issue refunds after Red Bull Air Race called off
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials learned Wednesday morning the Red Bull Air Race it was slated to host Oct. 19-20 was canceled as part of a decision to disband the series altogether.
Keystone gets approval to revamp entrance of old AT&T building
A portion of the building’s facade will be replaced with clear glass as part of its $80 million conversion into apartments and retail space.
UPDATE: Indy 500 viewership ratings jump in first year on NBC
NBC’s first broadcast of the Indy 500 earned a household rating of 3.43, the best for the race since the 100th running of the race earned a 4.1 rating in 2016.
‘Today Show’ broadcast at IMS carries on despite rain
NBC mainstays Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker were joined by Tom Hanks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of a live broadcast honoring caregivers to U.S. military veterans.
Indianapolis gets one-year extension as host of NFL Scouting Combine
The extension, announced Wednesday, means Indianapolis will keep the event through at least 2021. It has hosted the combine since 1987.
At year 20, Indiana Fever in ‘rebuild mode’
The Fever are coming off a couple of dismal seasons, with just nine wins in 2017 and a franchise-worst six last year. New leadership will be at the helm to try to pull off the turnaround.
Ambrose partners with Glick as part of $200M first phase at Waterside development
Ambrose partners with Glick as part of $200M first phase at Waterside development